Voices from the Edge

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Hosted by: 
Jo Ann Hardesty
Produced by: 
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Every Thursday from 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Progressive talk radio from a grassroots perspective

About the program …

Community dialogue is important. Voices from the Edge lends a KBOO microphone to informed guests you might not hear anywhere else. With an hour to invest, the call-in format engages listeners in meaningful conversations about crucial issues like racial disparity, government accountability, environmental justice and politics on local, state and national levels. Join lively discussions about concerns that are important to you and our community. Together we’ll make Oregon and our nation a better place for a larger number of those living here.

About the host …

Jo Ann Hardesty is a Portland City Commissioner and Principal Partner at Consult Hardesty. She serves as a subject matter expert on a myriad of issues and is available as a speaker, facilitator and campaign planner. A long-time voice for Portland's under-represented communities and a leader in the struggle against racial and economic injustice, Jo Ann was three times elected to the Oregon legislature and for many years Executive Director of Oregon Action. She’s been called on by the City of Portland to help re-write the City Charter and organizes those on the downside of power to pursue their interests from the local to the federal level. She is particularly committed to leadership development and in holding those in power accountable.

Join the conversation …

Join the conversation every Thursday morning from 8-9 a.m. by calling 503-231-8187. Keep the conversation going after the program at our blog at kboo.fm/voicesfromtheedge.

 

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Topic tags: 
Community Building, Civil Rights/Human Rights, African American, Police
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Voices from the Edge on 09/25/08

Airs at: Thu, 09/25/2008 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
How far can you get on two tacos, one Dr. Pepper, and a little bit of conversation? What happens when you're broke and you need to get to a new job, an ailing parent, a powwow, college, or a funeral on the other side of the country? And after decades of globalization, what ... Read more

On the Road with America's Poor: An interview with Kath Weston

Airs at: Wed, 09/24/2008 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
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  On the Road with America's Poor: An Interview with Kath Weston How far can you get on two tacos, one Dr. Pepper, and a little bit of conversation? What happens when you're broke and you need to get to a new job, an ailing parent, a powwow, college, or a funeral on the ot... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 09/18/08

Airs at: Thu, 09/18/2008 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
Prostitution is flourishing in the Rose City. Some Portlanders blame it on city hall's decision to let the prostitution exclusion zones lapse. They want the zones back and more efforts made to put prostitutes in jail. Other city residents say that rehabilitation, not more p... Read more

What should we do about prostitution in Portland?

Airs at: Wed, 09/17/2008 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
Prostitution is flourishing in the Rose City. Some Portlanders blame it on city hall's decision to let the prostitution exclusion zones lapse. They want the zones back and more efforts made to put prostitutes in jail. Other city residents say that rehabilitation, not more p... Read more

Being Muslim Seven Years After 9/11

Airs at: Wed, 09/10/2008 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
The attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001 changed the lives of many Americans. None more so than Muslim-Americans, who were subjected to a wave of hostility not seen since Japanese-Americans were targeted following the bombing of Pearl Harb... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 09/04/08

Airs at: Thu, 09/04/2008 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
Mike Leachman, a policy analyst with Oregon Center for Public Policy, talks about their latest evaluation of Oregon's economy based on recently released census figures. As you can guess, Oregon wages are stagnant and fewer folks are covered by health care. Read more

Swimming, Sinking or Treading Water? A look at Oregon's Economy

Airs at: Wed, 09/03/2008 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
Was Oregon's economy in trouble even before the sub-prime meltdown? That's what new numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau say. Despite record-breaking economic expansion before the current downturn, most Oregonians' incomes have remained flat since 2000. Poverty and lack of h... Read more

Racial Profiling: New Report - Same Old Story

Airs at: Wed, 08/20/2008 at 5:00pm
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Jo Ann and Dave look at the latest findings on racial profiling released by the Portland Police Bureau. This latest report, which compiles data on stops and motorists, cyclists and pedestrians over the past year, shows that African Americans are still more likely to be stop... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 08/14/08

Airs at: Thu, 08/14/2008 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
African Americans make up 13 percent of the total U.S. population yet they represent 49 percent of HIV/AIDS cases in this country. In Oregon, where African Americans make up only 2 percent of the population, 8 percent of Oregonians diagnosed with HIV/AIDS are black. HIV/AID... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 08/07/08

Airs at: Thu, 08/07/2008 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
The Oregon Attorney General's Task Force is lobbying for passage of a law that would extend the statute of limitations on sex crimes. Proponents say the present time limits make it difficult to prosecute crimes that often take place over periods of many years followed somet... Read more